I would like to note that Lucille Ball in whatever format is a legend, and such stars of her magnitude always shine bright! In my opinion, we were blessed by every moment she graced the screen, whether large or small. It was courageous and born from her love of performing that she returned to television in a fourth series at the age of seventy-five. She brought with her decades of experience as both a masterful comedian and a consummate professional, for she had once been in charge of a major Hollywood studio at a time when there were few female chief executives. The position required her to be quite tough and demanding. Yet I have heard she was kind as well and more demanding of herself than anyone else. It breaks my heart she felt we no longer loved her. I think she deserved better.
Harsh criticism of her final show reminds me of seeing the fourth "Indiana Jones" movie, "Kingdom Of The Crystal Skulls" -- which also received unfair reactions. Sure, Indy might be older, but it felt great to see him in action again! My grown sons and I went to a theater for the first time in ten years for the occasion. I wish I could have attended a taping of "Life With Lucy". What a privilege every moment would seem. She has truly enriched the world and left behind a legacy of proud achievements. I cannot imagine "life without Lucy" . . .
Harsh criticism of her final show reminds me of seeing the fourth "Indiana Jones" movie, "Kingdom Of The Crystal Skulls" -- which also received unfair reactions. Sure, Indy might be older, but it felt great to see him in action again! My grown sons and I went to a theater for the first time in ten years for the occasion. I wish I could have attended a taping of "Life With Lucy". What a privilege every moment would seem. She has truly enriched the world and left behind a legacy of proud achievements. I cannot imagine "life without Lucy" . . .